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When a dentist sits down and the patient opens his or her mouthwhat type of consent does this indicate?
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∙ 11y ago
This would be called implied consent. It is contrasted with the legally required informed consent.
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How does a dentist determine a patient's occlusion?
A dentist will check a patient's occlusion by watching how the teeth make contact when the patient bites down normally.
What is the type of consent that is given when a patient is unconscious?
Implied consent.
Why would a regular dentist sent a patient to endodontist?
A patient would be referred to an endodontist if the patient needed a root canal procedure. An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in root canal procedures.
How can you prove that the patient gave informed consent?
Informed consent can be either explicit or implicit; in either case, it is subject to judgement. Consider these examples: A dentist tells a patient that a tooth has to be extracted. By sitting in the chair and opening his mouth upon command, the patient, by implication, consents to the extraction. A physician tells a patient that the mole on her arm should be biopsied. By presenting her arm for the biopsy, the patient gives implied consent to the procedure. Is it necessary, in either of these cases, to obtain written consent which details all of the options, and the pros, cons, and costs of each? By obtaining written consent, are the dentist and physician absolved from liability? By being informed, can the patient be assured that all possible outcomes have been illuminated? What's the expression: "A grand jury can indict a ham sandwich." With or without informed consent, everyone is liable and no one is assured. As a rule, "routine," uncomplicated procedures are performed without first obtaining formal, written consent because, by implication, the patient consents by allowing the procedure to be performed. Usually, formal, written consent is sought in cases that involve considerable risk (death, e.g.) or unknown consequences (e.g., treatments whose outcomes are inconsistent). In the former instance, the patient's behavior is sufficient proof, formal evidence of disclosure being unnecessary; in the latter, it would, in the least, be prudent to obtain formal, written consent. Regardless of the situation, I dare say all practitioners, clinics, or hospitals appreciate the fact that proof of informed consent proves very little and is a meager barrier to litigation.
Is a dentist obligated to treat a patient that can not pay?
no
When should implied consent apply?
Implied consent applies to the unconscious patient - if the patient were conscious they would want your help.
How do you terminate a dentist-patient relationship in New Mexico?
how do you terminate a dentist-patient relationship in new mexico? By going to another dentist... dont forget to transfer records. There is no - relationship legalwise as long as you are curent on what you owe him.
When a patient offers his or her arm to have blood drawn he or she has what consent?
Consent by action or acquiescence.
Use consent in a sentence?
Without the patient's consent the doctor wouldn't operate.
What is the first advice of a dentist to his patient?
brush your teeth
What if Dr bob is preparing to operate on a patient with a life threatening condition he learns the patient is 17 her parents are in the waiting room discuss informed consent?
If Dr. Bob can get informed consent without jeopardizing the life of the patient then he should do so. If stopping to get consent will risk the life of the patient then he should consider the consent implied and save the life.
Can a dentist transfer patient records to another dentist upon verbal request of the patient in Oregon?
True.....answer fond here http://www.oregon.gov/dentistry/pdf/0602_newsletter.pdf
